Just Southern Dinner by Makai Brown
Just Dinner is Studio Bumi's communal dining series, rooted in commensality: the simple, universal practice of eating together at one table. Each dinner follows a guided, repeatable format built around shared plates, thoughtful pacing, and intentional moments of connection.
Reimagined Southern hospitalities by Makai Brown, served family-style.
💧Our dinner is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage). So feel free to, well, bring what you like to drink!
🌾 Have allergies? Review our allergen list here before booking. We don't accommodate substitutions, but the list will help you make an informed call. Full detail further down.
About Makai Brown
Makai Brown is the co-founder and Culinary Director of Laroot World, but mainly they're our friend! <3 An alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Makai has ten years of experience as a professional chef. They were previously the executive chef at the Graduate Hotel Roosevelt Island, leading the kitchens of its Anything at All restaurant and Panorama Room bar and lounge.
In addition to their formal education, Makai has worked with the renowned chefs Marcus Samuelsson, John Fraser, and Michael Cimarusti, who helped steer Makai's culinary direction toward sustainable foods as well as recipes inspired by modern African diasporas and the Mediterranean.
Having grown up on the South Side of Chicago, which is Makai has made full utilization and access to healthy food a focal point of their vision, and is particularly keen on spaces where food and philanthropy intersect.
About Studio Bumi
Studio Bumi is a food-experience studio creating the conditions for belonging, one table at a time. We design guided, repeatable dining experiences that turn guests into hosts, so connection carries past a single meal into something lasting.
Learn more at www.studiobumi.space or on Instagram
Cancellations & Refunds
We’re a small team and each dinner is thoughtfully planned based on the number of guests.
For this reason, all sales are final and we do not offer cancellations or refunds. If something comes up, you're welcome to either transfer your ticket to a friend or move it to a future dinner date (subject to availabilities), no later than 72 hours before the event—we’re happy to help coordinate either option.
If Just Dinner is canceled or rescheduled by us, guests will receive a full refund or a transfer option.
For transfers, email dining@studiobumi.space with the new attendee’s details.
Dietary Restrictions & Allergies
Our menu is thoughtfully curated, and we do not accommodate substitutions. However, we provide a detailed allergen list for each dish to help you make informed choices.
Since we prepare everything in a shared kitchen, we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact with allergens. If you have a severe allergy, please let us know, and we will do our best to work something out.
To help us better understand any dietary concerns, please complete the dietary form during checkout.
Before You Join Us
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the following:
Photography & Video Release. Photos and videos will be taken during the gathering for documentation and promotional purposes. By purchasing a ticket, you consent to being photographed and filmed, and allow Studio Bumi to use these materials across our website, social media, and other promotional channels.
Alcohol Consumption. If the event includes alcohol, please drink responsibly. You must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.
Respecting the Space & Community. This is a shared space meant to foster connection. We ask all guests to show respect to fellow diners, staff and the space.